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Donors raise USD 500 million for Palestinians
Total of USD 114 million of money pledged to go to humanitarian aid, with other money going toward rebuilding of infrastructure, other projects
World donors on Friday raised USD 500 million in aid for Palestinians, including USD 55 million for a UN emergency appeal for humanitarian help, organizers said.
"I would say this is a fantastic result," Said Carin Jamtin, Sweden's aid minister and host of the donors' conference held in the Swedish capital.
A total of USD 114 million of the money pledged would go to humanitarian aid, with other money going toward rebuilding of infrastructure and other projects, she said.
